The city of Manchester, UK has invited some of the biggest names in comedy from around the world for a comedy festival. The festival would like to draw on its brand values of inclusivity, daringness, and education.
Inspired by the Chicago 7 trial where the defendants used gags and jokes to try and win a case for inciting a riot in Chicago for protesting against the Vietnam War. George Carlin was also an inspiration as he frequently defied and subverted power structures through his comedy.
